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About Trevor

Every musician was first and foremost a fan of music. My love ofmusic began when my mother took me to a performance of Beethoven'sfifth symphony when, coincidentally, I was five. From that point, Istarted fervently listening to my mother's records (those are thehuge, black monstrosities that people in the pre-historic used inplace of iPods), followed closely by my father's CD collection. After a while, this ravenous desire of to know and feel music movedme to play an instrument. After a couple of false starts with thedrums and violin, I found my true musical calling: the guitar.

On January 25th 1995, on a whim, I began playing theguitar, and I have yet to put it down. Along the way I've picked upa number of friends for my guitar, including the bass, the lute, thesitar and, once again, the drums. After on

ly a few years ofpractice, I started playing professionally, in bands and solo guitar. Live playing experience, I believe, is the most important experiencethat any musician can have, in that, the most important part of musicis how it sounds, and playing in front of people is the quickest wayto learn how to play effectively. And this is what I teach; how tobe a musician, not just a technician.

*** Lesson Details ***A student can expect a curriculum tailor-made to their needs and personality. Every person learns differently and this is an important distinction in my teaching style. Some students need a strong hand to keep them working, others need to find many different ways to the same conclusion to keep them focused, while still others need a laid-back friend in order to accept knowledge.

I stress rhythmic literacy, for, as my jazz teacher always said, "rhythm is king." If composition is important to you, then we'll focus on music theory, but if you're just wanting to learn how to play some fun rock tunes with your friends on the weekends, we can do that as well. As I stated before, we'll get you playing in front of people in no time.

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About Erol G.

I grew up bilingual English and German, attending an international school from a very young age. I attended, also, a German public secondary school, where I earned a diploma, and I completed German credits at the college level. I taught German in the language lab of a community college, for special needs students, and for private agencies, such as Tutor Doctor. My emphasis is on a comparative introduction of the language to draw out a common ground and familiarize possibly daunting differences. I also enjoy asserting that German is often underestimated as a rewarding second language to study. I have experience teaching German literature, elementary German, and German grammar. I lived in Germany for over 18 years. I am member of the Association for Language Learning, located in Leicester, UK.

About Erol

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My style and attitude toward teaching tends to be conversational, reflective, and interactive, along the lines of current research on effective education. I have developed a talent with certain creative arts, such as imaginative writing and electronic music production; as a result, I am computer literate, capable of assisting with computer assembly, maintenance, and design, as well as productivity software. Due to my limited funds, I do not have direct experience with the Adobe suite, but I have extensive knowledge of related, free distributions that are transferable. I also have formal education in the field of English, innovative leadership, and Education.

My current level is ABD or PhD candidate for the terminal degree in Education. I am member of the Association for Language Learning, located in Leicester, UK. My most popular subjects are as follows:

Carefully following Burkkowsky's (1969) multi-media method, I have taught this subject for over five years for public and private causes, such as library, individuals, and language schools. My emphasis for pronunciation is a scientific, comprehensive overview and treatment of the various sounds, rhythms, inflections, and patterns the spoken language integrates. I encourage practicing and mastering both the sounds themselves, as well as how the sounds are connected and contextualized. I use contemporary sound recording and .wav editing software to involve audio feedback and self-monitoring.

I have grown up bilingual English and German, attending an international school from a very young age. I attended, also, a German public secondary school, where I earned a diploma, and I completed college-level German credits. I taught German in the language lab of a community college, for special needs students, and for private agencies, such as Tutor Doctor. My emphasis is on a comparative introduction of the language to draw out a common ground and familiarize possibly daunting differences. I also enjoy asserting that German is often underestimated as a rewarding second language to study.

Microsoft Excel:***It is recommended students own or have regular access to a personal computer after 2002 in order to get the best benefit***

This spreadsheet and data management software program is of crucial, pivotal importance in any business and financial environment. The program enables efficient and prompt development of arithmetic and statistical calculations of vast data sets. It also helps to visualize and juxtapose related or even discrepant variables. My approach to teaching the program is cumulative and holistic, starting with an introduction to personal inventory management to the processing of large data sets using pivot tables, charts, and dashboards. My emphasis is on making the program as intelligible and transparent as possible to avoid frustration and intimidation. I use a lot of examples and visuals that are readily available.

Typing: ***It is recommended students own or have regular access to a personal computer after 2002 in order to get the best benefit***

I teach the touch-typing method that is the convention for most journalistic and input-intensive organizational settings. I teach the home row, proper finger and hand positions, proficiency with left and right hands, as well as posture and concentration methods. I enrich the teaching with resources from the web, such as speed-building and error reduction.

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Alex December 6, 2017·Accent Reduction·In home

Erol is a great teacher
He understood my weakness, the points to ameliorate very quick: his technical of learning is very efficient (I'm only at my 3rd session). Since he has an European background as well he knows exactly the difference of pronunciation between French (that I am) and US pronunciation.
He is also very devoted and patient, I recommend him no matter your background !

Mona November 21, 2017·Accent Reduction·In home

He is caring , on time and he knows his stuff

Amada C. November 20, 2017·English·Online

Great teacher! Listens and patiently instructs you to get better at English.

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Erol G.

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About Kerstin R.

I am a native German speaker and have been teaching German since September 2011.My students are pre-k -12 th Graders and occasionally adults, mostly Business German. SAT prep for German and German with listening.

About Kerstin

I graduated from the Harvard Graduate School of Education in June 2007 with a Master in Education (Arts in Education) degree. During my studies I worked in the framework of the Artful Adventures Program (Museum of Fine Arts in Boston), which provides object - based learning and hands on artistic experiences for elementary and middle school kids. My own research was about “Creative Insight in Practice" and "Acquiring English as a Second Language and Developing Self-Esteem through the Idiom of Art". I have more than a two decades-long experience in painting, drawing, printmaking and installation work.The images I use in my work are mostly based on self-made or collected photos or drawings from nature combined with literature or self-made phrases. I use digital tools in order to layer text, photos and drawings and combine them to a new work.

Photo and text based collages will often merge into drawings or watercolors and these are the starting point for my large scale oil paintings.

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Illia K. January 10, 2016·German·In home

We really love our lessons with Kerstin. She is terrific.

Kristina W. January 5, 2015·German·In home

Kerstin has been teaching German to both my kids for the past several years. Their grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation has improved dramatically. Kerstin has done a tremendous job tailoring her lessons to the different needs and learning preferences my children who very much appreciated this tailored approach. Most recently, Kerstin helped to prepare my oldest daughter for her German SAT subject test with outstanding results. I can highly recommend her.

Patrick S. December 21, 2014·German·In home

Kerstin has been a great teacher for my two sons. Kerstin always made an special effort to provide teaching material that was not only age appropriate and appropriate for their level of proficiency, but was also tailored to their particular interests. Her teaching style is methodical, while also casual and interactive, and thus well suited to provide a positive learning experience, particularly for children and adolescents. Both my children have benefited greatly from her teaching and I would recommend her highly.

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Kerstin R.

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Brooklyn, NY 11249

(4)

starting at

$50
/ 30-min

About Annika V.

Completely bilingual German/English speaker with 20+ years experience teaching and tutoring German to students from different cultural backgrounds. The goal is for students to be able to actively use the language and not be afraid to experiment. The focus is on meaningful conversation and reading authentic texts. Classes are creative, fun and held to 95% in the target language.

About Annika

My first tutoring experience took place in first grade when I was asked to assist a newly arrived Vietnamese girl with her English. I myself had learned English when I first came to the United States at three years of age and could relate well to some of the issues the newcomer was facing.

A true global nomad, I have lived in Germany, the U.S., Mexico and Russia and have traveled extensively. Starting with English and German, and eventually Spanish, French and Russian, I have been instructing students since 1989 in various countries of a variety of ages in a multitude of informal and formal settings.

In 1990, I received my Bachelor of Arts in Russian Studies from George Mason University. In 1995, I completed my Masters Degree in Secondary Education/Teaching English as a Second Language. After one year of working in a public school

setting, I began teaching privately and on a freelance basis for a number of private companies and language schools, and the government.

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Joseph January 17, 2017·German·Online

Annika is a native German who is totally bilingual (English) and can explain complex concepts well in either language. The instruction approach is fast paced but understandable. So far, an excellent experience.

Joseph January 17, 2017·German·Online

Annika is a native German who is totally bilingual (English) and can explain complex concepts well in either language. The instruction approach is fast paced but understandable. So far, an excellent experience.

Brenda January 8, 2016·German·Online

I'm attempting the impossible - learning a new language! Annika makes the impossible feel possible. She is a really great teacher, has excellent suggestions for how to move forward. I like the text we work from, too. I highly recommend learning a new language from Annika!

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Annika V.

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$25
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About Jared G.

I have studied in Germany more than a year, and have had extensive speaking practice in a host of German-speaking countries and elsewhere. I also hold a degree from a German institution and speak many other Germanic languages fluently.

About Jared

I am a polyglot, translator, teacher, and game designer, specializing in Scandinavian Languages, Yiddish and also a host of rarely taught languages. If you would like to learn a rarer language, such as Icelandic, Greenlandic, Breton or English Creoles of Melanesia, it can be arranged via the site. Contact me via the question form for any subject for more details.

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Ari November 8, 2017·Hebrew·Online

Thank you for being so patient...as a good country-man, I ask a lot of questions and he answers all!!! Thank you!

Todd B. September 18, 2017·Danish·Online

Excellent, intelligent instruction. Thanks!

Nicholas September 12, 2017·Swedish·Online

Very informative and knowledgeable instructor ! Can't wait for next weeks lesson!

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Jared G.

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Jared G.

New York, NY 10027

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About Ronald Chaz B.

A graduate with a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Education with majors in Spanish (Native Speakers' fluency) and German ( Native Speakers' fluency) in Language, Literature, and History, and Piano/Vocal Performance (Music); and minors in French Studies (Language and Culture), Italian, Linguistics, and Interpreting/Translation.

He has spoken German and Spanish since the age of 11 due to his German upbringing with a German step-father as well as his Hispanic background from his real father. He also studied at Die Hochschule der Musik und Darstellende Kunst, Wien, Osterreich (Vienna, Austria) and has been active in the Latino communities in the USA. He speaks Spanish at home and Italian with his Italian friends.

He has a B.A. and M.Ed. (majors in Spanish, German, Music (Vocal/ Piano Performance); minors in French, Italian, and Interpreting/Translations ). He is fluent-native speaker fluency to teach all the above languages in addition to Tagalog and Cebuano (Visaya). He

About Ronald Chaz

As a music and foreign language education specialist Ronald structures and restructures educational programs for leisure, college matriculation, and as degree course components administered by the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Testing-USA), ACT (American College Testing), HSC (Higher School Certificate-Australia), Trinity College London (external studies dept for Music, Speech, Drama, and English as a foreign language), the Certificate of Merit program (MTAC), and other music examinations boards such the R.S.M. and R.C.M. His subjects of expertise are: Music Theory, Composition, Piano and Vocal Performance - taken up in either English or as a Music program immersed in language programs in either Spanish, Italian, or German; and language courses from Beginner's to Advanced Conversational / Literature in English, Spanish, Italian, and German;

as well as French from Beginner's through Advanced levels.

He is a graduate with a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in EDUCATION in the fields of Music, Spanish and German Literature, with a minor in Linguistics, French, and Italian Studies from UNSW (University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia).

He also has advanced students with an Associate Degree (A Mus TCL) and B Mus candidates teaching at much lesser rates.

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Reviews

Maria J. February 17, 2017·Piano·In studio

Excellent! knowledgeable, friendly, easy to follow. Great introduction for a total beginner.

Angelika April 1, 2016·Vocal Training·In studio

I have taken lessons with Ronald since I was 6, I am now 23. In my 17 years of taking lessons I have learned to play piano, sing and am proficient in music theory. In the more recent years I have even had the opportunity to teach music through Ronald. Throughout the years, I have experienced and witnessed the patience and kindness Ronald consistently shows his students. He encourages his students to become better and shares in their enthusiasm due to their accomplishments. Ronald genuinely cares about his students and is dedicated to making sure his students improve. I fully recommend Ronald for students who have parents who want to be involved in the learning process and especially for young children who are just starting out. Ronald works well with families, includes parents every step of the way and is very patient with young students helping them learn in an open and encouraging environment.

Sarah March 8, 2016·Singing·In studio

Mr.Chaz is really dedicated to his profession. He started to teach my seven year old son over one year ago and he has motivated him to sing his best and he started piano with him last year which has been a phenomenal experience for my son. Chaz really focuses on the detail, theory and groundwork necessary to excel in music. If you are lucky enough to get your child started with him you will never regret the experience. He is simply the best! My son sings all the time now and loves to play piano. I am so happy for my son to have found someone to expand on his talents!

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About Andreas H.

As a teacher I believe in the potential of all my students. I am happy to teach students of all backgrounds and levels.

Learn to play your favorite songs on piano, compose your own music, or prepare for music college entrance exams. I will guide you to achieving your personal goals in simple and measurable steps. If you can dream it, you can achieve it!

About Andreas

Andreas is an internationally active pianist and film composer. His music career has led him to live and work in Switzerland, the UK, Spain, Australia and the US.

He holds an M.M. in Scoring for Film, TV and Video Games from Berklee College of Music, as well as two B.M.'s from the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and Zurich University of the Arts. Andreas was awarded a Berklee scholarship amongst others. Upon graduation, Andreas received two peer votum prizes for his community contributions and a Jazz performance prize.

Performance credits include a European tour with Spanish pop artist Santa Zahara, pit-band keyboarding for UK based musical theatre productions and being a staff piano accompanist at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts.

Composer credits include recording original music at London's Air Studios, scori

ng of the independent US feature film Duplicity and writing product demos for software brands such as Waves, UVI, Chris Hein or Ample Sound.

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Brooklyn, NY 11205

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$50
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About Iryna K.

hello! I'm Iryna and I have a Bachelor's Degree in English and German. I generated a large number of students and was able to create captivating lesson plans that taught them a balance of grammar, vocabulary, speaking and listening. Generally, I like to use all kinds of interactive activities and keep my students interested. During the first class I usually do a quick evaluation, talk about the books and the course itself.

About Iryna

Hi! I am Iryna. I am a native Russian and Ukrainian speaker. Teaching is my hobby. From the time when I got my BA in Education, until today when teaching my students from different parts of the world, I have not stopped learning and expanding my knowledge about cultural diversities. I have 10 years of teaching experience. I started as a private tutor in Ukraine, teaching English to children and adults. I graduated with honors from State Pedagogical University majoring in English, German and Russian in 2010.

I enjoy creating interesting lesson plans and I like to provide my students with interactive materials. When I moved to the USA, my dream came true. I was hired at Language Tutoring Center and had a pleasure to teach students from South Korea, Brazil, Russia, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Austria and India. At the end of each se

mester, I was hosting Parent Open Houses, where my students could show their great improvements. My students were able to successfully pass TOEFL, ESL and German final exams, etc.

When teaching my students I like to use various resources like Oxford University Press textbooks, audio and video recordings, movies, songs, poems, tongue-twisters, charts, tables, interactive games, and so much more.

Happy learning!

Iryna

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Scott October 27, 2017·Russian·In studio

Great teacher!
Her passion for language is evident by her enthusiastic and creative teaching style. She’s professional, patient and makes learning fun!

Joan October 27, 2017·Russian·In studio

I really enjoyed my Russian lessons with Iryna. She was very patient and very good at explaining the complex grammatical rules of Russian. It's always a little intimidating and sometimes embarrassing trying to speak a new language but Iryna created a very comfortable environment so I felt confident and uninhibited.

Elizabeth October 27, 2017·Russian·In home

I took Russian lessons with Ms. Iryna for one year during my senior year of high school, and she was such an encouraging teacher and helped me learned so much that I decided to pursue a Russian major in college. She is really sweet and works hard to tailor her lessons to each individual student's interests and learning preferences. She knew that I really enjoy music, and so she would send me playlists of Russian songs to help me work on my listening and vocabulary skills. She is also extremely organized and comes to each lesson with a written out lesson plan. She definitely deserves a 5 out of 5 stars!

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$32
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About Erika H.

My professional background is 17 years of teaching foreign languages before my family and I moved to California in 2012.

I grew up as a native German speaker in the bilingual province of South Tyrol in the North of Italy, went to German schools there and after my bachelor's degree in foreign languages I got my teaching credential and taught English and German as a foreign language privately and in Public schools at Elementary, Middle and High School level and German at the language center of the University of Trento.

About Erika

My professional background is 17 years of teaching foreign languages before my family and I moved to California in 2012.

I grew up as a native German speaker in the bilingual province of South Tyrol in the North of Italy, went to German schools there and after my bachelor's degree in foreign languages I got my teaching credential and taught English and German as a foreign language privately and in Public schools at Elementary, Middle and High School level and German at the language center of the University of Trento.

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Erika H.

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